“Linux Mint 22.1 is a long term support release which will be supported until 2029.”
Blog Post (has full list of download links) | New Features | Release Notes
Notable in the release notes are virtual machine display issues.
I’m still on Linux Mint 21.3 Cinnamon. That is now 2 versions behind. I will test out the new version in the next few weeks, most likely doing an in place upgrade first.
Patch Tuesday
Windows Updates
Addresses 120+ vulnerabilities. That is not a typo, 120+ vulnerabilities.
Win10 – January 14, 2025—KB5049981 (OS Builds 19044.5371 and 19045.5371)
Win11 – January 14, 2025—KB5050009 (OS Build 26100.2894)
Wise Disk Cleaner 11.1.9
“Clean useless and outdated junk files, browser traces, cookies, and history.”
Minor update.
Download (I use portable) | Release Info
O&O ShutUp10++ 1.9.1442
Free, portable privacy / anti-spy tool.
Small update.
Download | Changelog
Featured in Tweaking Windows 10.
Wednesday News
O&O ShutUp10 1.9.1441
Free, portable privacy / anti-spy tool.
2nd update this month.
Download | Changelog
Featured in Tweaking Windows 10.
VMware Workstation and Player Updated
Download: Workstation Player or Workstation Pro
Release Notes: Workstation Player or Workstation Pro
New Intel Drivers
Intel Killer Performance Suite v36.24.10111
Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Drivers for Windows 10 and Windows 11 v23.100.0
Intel PROSet/Wireless Software and Wi-Fi Drivers for IT Administrators v23.100.0
Intel Wireless Bluetooth Drivers for Windows 10 and Windows 11 v23.100.1
Intel Connectivity Performance Suite(ICPS) for Intel Wireless Products, and Intel Connectivity Manager(ICM) v40.24.11155
Intel Arc & Iris Graphics Driver v32.0.101.6325_101.6252 WHQL
Patch Tuesday
Lots going on, completely forgot about Patch Tuesday…
Windows Updates
Over 40 vulnerabilities addressed this month.
Win10 – December 10, 2024—KB5048652 (OS Builds 19044.5247 and 19045.5247)
Win11 – December 10, 2024—KB5048667 (OS Build 26100.2605)
O&O ShutUp10++ 1.9.1440
Free, portable privacy / anti-spy tool.
Lots of changes.
Download | Changelog
Featured in Tweaking Windows 10.
Friday News
New Graphics Drivers
AMD Software Adrenalin 24.12.1 WHQL Drivers
Nvidia Geforce Game Ready Drivers 566.36 WHQL
Intel Arc & Iris Xe Drivers 32.0.101.6319 WHQL
Handbrake 1.9.0
Free, open-source video converter.
New features, fixes, and updated libraries.
Download & Release Notes | Release Announcement
Notepad++ 8.7.4
Notepad on steroids.
3 fixes.
Download & Info
Patch Tuesday
Windows Updates
Addresses 28-31 security issues depending on OS.
Win10 – November 12, 2024—KB5046613 (OS Builds 19044.5131 and 19045.5131)
Win11 – November 12, 2024—KB5046617 (OS Build 26100.2314)
Nvidia Geforce Game Ready Drivers 566.14 WHQL
New Intel Drivers
Intel Killer Performance Suite 36.24.1064
Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Drivers for Windows 10 and Windows 11 v23.90.0
Intel Wireless Bluetooth Drivers for Windows 10 and Windows 11 v23.90.0
Intel Arc & Iris Graphics Driver 32.0.101.6297
Monday News
PowerToys 0.86.0
“a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity.”
Download, Info & Changes
FileZilla Client 3.68.1
Free, open source FTP client.
Download
dbPoweramp 2024-11-04 (Windows)
64 bit compile missing utility codecs
All encoders – graphics / icons updated
opus encoder – dialog redesigned
CD Ripper: Discogs detects known ‘/’ artist names (such as AC/DC)
CD Ripper: Improved compatibility with PIONEER – BD-RW BDR-UD04
Download & Info | Release Info